Samsung CL5 vs Zeiss ZX1

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung CL5 vs Zeiss ZX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was brought out 10 years before the ZX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CL5 matches up versus the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the CL5 versus the ZX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and ZX1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail having its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.